Torque CF

Name: Canyon Torque CF
Brand: Canyon
Availability: InStock

bike3499–6000 EUR

Origin

The Torque is Canyon's answer to freeride and bike park riding. It is explicitly designed to handle the massive impacts of jump lines and downhill tracks (Category 5 testing), but unlike the Sender DH bike, it has a dropper post and steep seat angle so you can pedal it back to the top. Gen 2 (2022-present): Redesign offering full 29er, full 27.5, and Mullet variants. Increased stiffness and updated modern freeride geometry.

Specifications

Frame: CF carbon, flip-chip geometry adjust (HA / STA / BB)
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX to SRAM X0/XX Eagle Transmission AXS (LTD)
Brakes: hydraulic disc - Shimano XT 4-piston, SRAM Code R/RSC
Wheels: 29", 27.5", Mixed DT Swiss FR1700, DT Swiss FR560

The verdict

+Strengths

Composed, hard-hitting suspension that balances traction with big-impact capability — confident and stable on steep, fast, rough terrain.
Category 5 frame rating (same as Canyon's Sender DH bike) — exceptionally burly and durable.
Surprisingly mild-mannered climber for the genre thanks to the steep 78° seat angle and upright pedalling position; you can self-shuttle laps.
Outstanding value — typically the most attractive price tag in its enduro/freeride test field.
Thoughtful details: screw-in cable ports, hinged rear axle, flip-chip geometry adjust, three wheel-size configurations (29 / 27.5 / Mullet).

−Weaknesses

Low BB in the LO flip-chip setting is ground-scraping — frequent pedal strikes even on tamer climbing trails.
Heavy (~15.8 kg) — not built for lightweight climbing or long mileage days; weighs close to alloy trail bikes.
Demanding setup: suspension/geometry reward a skilled rider and can feel imbalanced; shock can hang up on repeated impacts if not dialled.
27.5 / Mullet rear does not roll over root gardens and braking bumps as well as a full 29er.
Some testers reported shock bolts working loose and a creak from the rear shock mount (attributed to pre-production parts).